Background
Rutman, Robert Jesse was born on June 23, 1919 in New York City. Son of Leon and Anna Porringer.
Rutman, Robert Jesse was born on June 23, 1919 in New York City. Son of Leon and Anna Porringer.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1940. Postgraduate, University Idaho, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Berkeley, 1950.
Master of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1976.
Assistant professor biochemistry Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, 1950-1954. Senior scientist University Pennsylvania, 1954-1961, associate professor chemistry, 1961-1968, professor biochemistry and molecular biology, 1968-1988, chairman biochemistry, 1971-1973, 76-78. Retired
Visiting professor University Ibadan, Nigeria, 1973—1974, University North, South Africa, 1998.
Founder, vice president Master of Laws King Junior Center, Philadelphia, 1984-1989. Chairman Ile-Ife Humanitarian Center, Philadelphia, 1986-1988. Finance director Campaign Organization Political Office, Philadelphia, 1965-1986.
President Home and School Association, Philadelphia, 1962-1963, Citizens Commission Public Education, 1963. Board directors West Park Cultural Center. Board directors, editor newsletter National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer, 2001-2002.
Captain Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Association Environmental Professionals, American Association Cancer Research, Chimoniex Tennis Club (board directors).
Married Julia Zubroff, December 1942 (divorced 1969). Children: Rose, Randi. Married Geraldine Burwell, January 15, 1980.
Children: Steven, David, Ellen.